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Micha and Antje navigate their boat through dense ice fields in Greenland, encountering significant navigation challenges due to unexpected ice density. Two weeks later in the season than their previous visit, they find the passage toward their intended anchorage blocked by compact ice.22:40 The crew uses a drone to scout the horizon for leads, but the ice remains too thick to safely navigate without risking hull damage.3:44 They consider alternatives, including waiting for conditions to shift or returning to Cape Delta.16:30 While anchored near the shore, they observe local wildlife, including polar bears, foxes, and ducks, captured on a GoPro time-lapse camera.1:20 They prepare meals on shore using a campfire and maintain power for electronics, including drone batteries and laptops, using their onboard solar setup.20:54 The crew emphasises the necessity of avoiding contact with ice, noting that their vessel is not an icebreaker.17:28

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